Faine GreenwoodFebruary 16, 2013 09:04

North Korean defectors to the South launched over 200,000 anti-Pyongyang leaflets over the border on February 16th, marking what would have been the late Dear Leader Kim Jong-Il's 71st birthday.

North Korea nuclear test invites further European sanctions

David TrifunovFebruary 15, 2013 15:36

European diplomats working in the capital Pyongyang have also said they will boycott Saturday’s celebrations marking deceased leader Kim Jong-Il’s birthday.

How do you solve a problem like (North) Korea?

David CaseFebruary 12, 2013 19:01

BOSTON — Five questions with MIT expert Jim Walsh on what North Korea's nuclear detonation means for China, the US and global security.

North Korea's nuclear bomb test reverberates

News DeskFebruary 12, 2013 12:44

With its third nuclear detonation, North Korea makes the world sit up and take notice.

North Korea goes nuclear: North Korea admits to carrying out third nuclear test

Geoffrey Cain and Faine GreenwoodFebruary 12, 2013 02:33Updated February 12, 2013 07:18

SEOUL — North Korea carried out a third underground nuclear test on Tuesday, on the heels of a January statement warning that the oppressive regime would make just such an attempt soon.

North Korea: Google Earth reveals labor camp expansion

Kristin Deasy and Geoffrey CainFebruary 11, 2013 12:14

Satellite imagery reveals growing labor camps in North Korea.

Cambodia: Sihanouk's love affair with North Korea

Geoffrey CainFebruary 4, 2013 14:50

SEOUL — Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered today for the cremation of Cambodia’s colorful king-father, Norodom Sihanouk, at 5 p.m., bidding their final farewells. The flamboyant former prince, a national figurehead who oversaw independence of the erstwhile colony from French overlords, will leave one memorable legacy: he was among the last members of a clique of Asian despots who steered their nations during the Cold War.

North Korea may be preparing to conduct nuclear tests

Priyanka BoghaniFebruary 4, 2013 11:27Updated February 4, 2013 14:52

"If the North Korea nuclear test takes place, it is a provocation against the international community. This is a major provocation against South Korea," said Kim Min-seok.

Jessica PhelanFebruary 4, 2013 08:07

Chatter: US and South Korea show off their strength

South Korea and the US begin joint naval drills under North Korea's nose, Iraq sees its second suicide bombing in two days, and we've finally found King Richard III.

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South Korea and the US begin joint naval drills under North Korea's nose, Iraq sees its second suicide bombing in two days, and we've finally found King Richard III.

Mac DefordFebruary 1, 2013 07:10

Foreign policy reality: changed circumstances require new answers

Commentary: Kerry has an opportunity to look anew at the world and US response to crises.

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US President Barack Obama answers a question during a joint press conference with his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 11, 2013. (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

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If we need a debate on Obama's domestic agenda do we not need an equally public discussion on how to deal with an exploding Middle East?